Keep Microsoft Exchange Humming in 2012 - Slide 3

One of the most overlooked steps in mailbox provisioning is deletion. Orphaned mailboxes can lead to legal problems if certain data is not deleted and technical problems such as database bloat and increased storage costs. Use the simple PowerShell commands outlined here or the Exchange Administration UI to list out last logon times to identify mailboxes that have not been accessed for long periods of time.

Mailboxes that have not been accessed for six months or more should be reconciled with an authoritative user database to verify whether the mailbox should be active. Remember not to delete the mailbox right away. Disable or disconnect it first to ensure that critical business processes are not using it.

As 2011 comes to a close and we prepare for 2012, Azaleos has pulled together 10 maintenance tips that will keep Exchange Server in top shape heading into the year. If incorporated into routine management practices, they will keep it optimized year round. So without further ado, here are the Azaleos top 10 management tips for Exchange.